Chatpata Masala Baigan

Ingredients

• Baigan/eggplant (small,5-6)
• Onion chopped(1 large size)
• Tomato chopped(1 medium size)
• Ginger(matchstick size 10-12)
• Cumin seeds(1tsp)
• Kalonji /onion seed(1/2 tsp)
• Black pepper(whole,4-5)
• Bay leaves(1-2)
• Tomato ketchup(2tsp)
• Dry mango powder/amchur pdr(1tsp)
• Sugar (1/2 tsp)
• Turmeric pdr (1tsp)
• Red chili pdr(1tsp)
• Garam masala pdr(1tsp)
• Green chili(1-2)
• Fresh coriander leaves(2tsp)
• Salt to taste
• Water and oil as needed

Preparation

• Take washed baigan,cut four equal size ,keep the stem along with.(See the pic)

• Deep fry the cut baigan and take it out in a plate.

• Take the same  pan, add cumin seeds, kalonji, bay leaves,black pepper, after 1-2 min add chopped onion.

• Fry the onion till lightly brown , then add chopped tomato. saute for 3-4 min till the oil ooz out.
• Add salt,turmeric, red chili pdr,mango pdr,garam masala,tomato ketchup and some water, mix all well.
• Add the fried baigan and cover it, till the baigan boil.Add the ginger matchstick and mix once again.Keep it in low heat for 2-3 min.(keep 2-3 ginger stick for garnishing)

• Now your Chatpata Masala Baigan is ready. Garnish with some ginger sticks amd coriander leaves. Serve it hot with pulao or roti.